Infection Preventionist

at  Encompass Health

RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR INFECTION PREVENTION SKILLS

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

QUALIFICATIONS

License or Certification:
o Current license or certification as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse.
Education and Experience:
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- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
- Preferred: CIC Certification.
- Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
- Preferred: experience in hospital infection control practice.
- Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.

THE ENCOMPASS HEALTH WAY

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
We’re eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey

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